Here is a fascinating new aid for journalists unfamiliar with biblical terms and concepts. Read the remainder of the article here. The author of this article, Michael Ireland, is also a former student of mine. You can download the guide free, and also check out the accompanying blog for journalists.
New style guide helps journalists ‘get to grips‘ with Bible
By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
SWINDON, UNITED KINGDOM (ANS) -- Many secular reporters and journalists are not too familiar with the Bible. Perhaps they know the Lord's Prayer or Psalm 23.
Now a new reference tool to help journalists and broadcasters get up to speed on biblical issues has been released by Bible Society, based in the United Kingdom.
With the Bible increasingly cropping up in headlines, from the Anglican Church’s homosexuality rows to Kate McCann’s Bible being investigated by British police, and with its contents discussed, dissected and debated on a weekly basis, the style guide will be a vital tool for those in the media industry, said Bible Society.
A media release from the Bible Society explains: "The Bible Style Guide is an 80-page book packed with facts, figures, explanations and overviews to help media professionals report Bible stories with confidence.
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